Program Benefits

Texas Target Communities benefits both the individual communities that we serve, as well as Texas A&M University.

Having served over 42 communities across Texas, we work to transform communities by offering technical assistance, training, and public engagement workshops, so they become part of an exemplary network of communities that:

Aspire to make the transformation from high risk/low opportunity to equitable, resilient, and adaptive communities, and

Serve as living laboratories for TAMU faculty and students.

Community Benefits

Decision-makers committed to inclusive planning programs

Citizens meaningfully engaged in community planning

Decision-makers and citizens making informed decisions

More communities implementing beneficial ideas

Enhanced collaboration among all involved parties

Innovative projects that would otherwise often constrain budgets

High rate of return on investment

Increased publicity in local, state, and regional publications

Improved reputation as a forward-thinking, resilient community

TAMU Benefits

Translates classroom education to hands-on experiences

Fulfills the responsibility of a land grant university by engaging and improving communities

Builds upon the TAMU network and established expertise

Connects TAMU to a conduit of communities in need of services

Further expands the name-recognition of TAMU

To further identify how your community can benefit from our services, please see our explanation of services here.

Throughout TTC's history, many of our deliverable products have been recognized and have received awards from state and national planning organizations.

TAMU students Thiago Coelho and Jenny Richardson both gained practical hands-on experience working on the Nolanville Comprehensive Plan.